AddressJenoptik is an international photonics group with representatives in over 80 countries. Optical technologies are the foundation of our business. We employ around 4,000 people worldwide.
Join our team and help to shape our future with lasting effect.
Product Manager
Qualifications, skills and abilities
Product Manager
The Product Manager will be responsible for identifying our customers’ needs and the wider requirements that our products feature. As Product Manager, you will be pivotal in defining what success looks like from inception to completion, interpreting business requirements into technical requirements and implementing them with departmental functions such as Research and Innovation, Project Management, Product Design and Software and Hardware teams to turn our vision into reality.
About You
The ideal candidate should have excellent organisational and communication skills, with an ability to inspire and motivate cross-function teams. You’ll stay up to date with technical advancements, both in our markets and parallel sectors, and our competitors to bring fresh ideas to Jenoptik to help ensure we maintain a competitive edge.
Location
Hybrid - Camberley Office
Core responsibilities
- Manage product strategy, developing a clear roadmap related to our ITS Market Solutions.
- Drive the development of video analytics platform and major development of artificial intelligence initiatives for traffic safety and civil security solutions.
- Define the product requirements, prioritise features, set strategic goals products and manage the product life cycle from conception to end-of-life.
- Monitor progress, track milestones, and manage roadmap risks.
- Strong interaction with sales and customers to understand needs and pain points related to traffic safety, civil security and smart city infrastructure.
- Coordinate and manage dependencies across different development streams and ensure smooth alignment of requirements and feature request from divisional teams.
- Ensure product quality by defining test cases and ensuring thorough testing of our equipment.
- Conduct thorough market research to identify trends, competitors, and customer needs related to video analytics and traffic safety.
- Ensure target orientation and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and sales to fulfil company goals.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback.
- Provide support for global market launches and product trials, tenders and customer visits.
Desired skills and experience
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience as a Product Manager / Owner.
- Understanding of artificial intelligence analytics, video analytics, ANPR, object detection, tracking and recognition.
- Experience in IOT market and technical sales.
- Familiarity with traffic safety regulations, road infrastructure, and transportation systems.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to motivate others, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
- Proficient in relevant tools and software for video processing and analytics.
- Ability to both challenge and inspire, working alongside multiple stakeholders, on a global level, to design and implement video analysis solutions.
- Understanding of waterfall project management and hands-on project delivery / management experience.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Note: the post holder may also be asked to support and undertake other related duties not listed in this Job Description from time to time according to the needs of the business.
Contact:
Name: Sandra Young
Phone.: (44) 07548237520
About Jenoptik
At Jenoptik, people with the specific JENIUS character are changing the world with the power of light. That demands a spirit of exploration and dedication. If you’re one of us, come meet the challenges facing the world. At Jenoptik, we’re creating a better future for all of us.
The Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions division offers photonics-based, innovative and sustainable solutions, including technologies and services for traffic safety, public safety and toll control.
For this purpose, Jenoptik develops, manufactures and distributes components, systems and services which contribute towards greater road traffic safety throughout the world. The product portfolio comprises comprehensive systems relating to all aspects of road traffic, such as speed measurement and red light monitoring systems, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) products and systems for the detection of traffic violations.
Thanks to the digital combination of several sensor technologies with software and data management, Jenoptik is also a new systems supplier for truck toll monitoring on federal highways in Germany.
Work with us to ensure that our components, systems and services contribute to making roads and communities safer.
Have we made you interested in this position?
If so, we look forward to receiving your online application.
Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
